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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 13/07/2026

You should then see a range of different resources, one of which is the monthly recorded talk:

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 13/07/2026

Once you're logged in, you should have the following options, and select the Members Area

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 11/07/2026

Fascinating talk this afternoon at the Scottish Interest Group (Greater Wellington) from Dr Sarah van Eyndhoven on her research into the use of the Scots language by 19th cent Scottish settlers in NZ. Interesting comparisons between use of Scots and NZ/Māori in their letters. #genealogy

Dr Sarah van Eyndhoven presenting on her research into the use of the Scots language in the letters of 19th century Scottish settlers in NZ. Audience members from the Scottish Interest Group Greater Wellington.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 18/06/2026

Just back from a wonderful talk from @cathyclarke77.bsky.social at NZSG Hutt branch on her one-voyage study on the Woodlark (1874 London to Wellington). Has inspired me to get back into the archives and hunt out more on my Mermaid.

Cathy Clarke presenting on the 1874 voyage of the Woodlark to New Zealand.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 04/06/2026

Look what’s landed! Speedy service from Marsden Books.

Front cover of the book Land by Maggie O’Farrell

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 06/05/2026

What a glorious night! Never imagined I would get to see my favourite band live ever again #SplitEnz

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 06/05/2026

OMFG I am at a Split Enz concert!!

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 18/04/2026

But all is revealed when you look at the actual return...

Entry for Bridget O'Hanlon in the 1926 Irish return, listed as the 1 year old daughter of the householder.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 18/04/2026

This caught my eye whilst rummaging around the newly released 1926 Irish census. Really?? #genealogy #speirgorm

Transcription of 1926 Irish census entry for Bridget O'Hanlon, a 90 year old living in Glennogue, County Cork, with "both parents alive". Allegedly.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 22/05/2025

Words from Wills and other probate records, by Stuart Raymond is useful. He also wrote a book on wills for Pen and Sword

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 23/04/2025

Happy 15th birthday, Legacy Family Tree webinars! To celebrate, they're offering a half price membership to new customers. Love these webinars, and the back catalogue available in the library. legacyfamilytree.com/blog/2025/04... #genealogy

Celebrate 15 years at Legacy Family Tree Webinars with a $US25 webinar membership. Use spring25 at checkout.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 23/03/2025

Fabulous and thought provoking keynote from Nick Barratt to close #Connections2025

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 23/03/2025

Great to have David Ryan here from Cork at #Connections2025 talking on Irish agrarian ancestors!

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 23/03/2025

Standing room only for Kerry Farmer’s presentation on migration records #Connections2025

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 22/03/2025

Lots to think about after Greg Carlill’s talk on using AI in his WW1 unit diaries project, excited to see how I can use for my own projects #Connections2025

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 22/03/2025

Inspiring and fascinating keynote from Hamish Maxwell-Stewart, first session starting Day 2 of #Connections2025

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 21/03/2025

Last session of the day was @jahboeren.bsky.social on Dutch records - loved this, so illuminating! #Connections2025

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 21/03/2025

Fabulous talk from Perry McIntyre on Irish workhouse girls emigration to Australia #Connections2025

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 21/03/2025

Looking forward to hearing this presentation from Cathy Sherwood #Connections2025

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 24/12/2024

Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te wā ki a koutou/ Merry Christmas and season's greetings to you all!

Homemade gingerbread house on a table in front of a Christmas tree.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 24/12/2024

In 1947 a polio epidemic closed North Island schools from November through to Easter the following year. At Christmas time, my grandfather George Wright dressed up as Santa and helped distribute presents to local children in Hawera, Taranaki. #genealogy #kikorangi

George Wright dressed up as Santa, with other men standing around an old truck, ready to hand out presents to children in Hawera during the polio epidemic in 1947

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 24/12/2024

I have one very similar, given to me from my sister-in-law, along with matching toilet bag!

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 23/12/2024

Thrilled to be included in Legacy Family Tree Webinars’ speaker lineup for 2025 #genealogy

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 12/12/2024

Back from an amazing Unlock the Past genealogy conference aboard Celebrity Edge, cruising for 10 days around Southern Australia. Thrilled to be part of the speakers team, led by @chrismpaton.bsky.social and @miagen.bsky.social. So much fun (and way too much food)! #GenHour

Unshackled exhibition at the Hobart Penitentiary - multimedia display on individual convicts who were incarcerated here.

Layout of part of the Cascades Female Factory, which housed female convicts and children in Hobart

Genealogist Chris Paton giving one of his many fabulous talks on the cruise

1864 clipper ship City of Adelaide in the process of being restored in Adelaide.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 18/11/2024

Heading to Paremata Parliament. Toitū te Tiriti!

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 18/11/2024

Hīkoi in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington today!

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 17/11/2024

Mōrena! Cracker day in the capital.

Wellington harbour, overlooking the marina

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 15/11/2024

Played this game at #Wellycon and finally got hold of a copy on TradeMe - an oldie but a goodie! #CastlesOfBurgandy

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 14/11/2024

At Archives in Wellington yesterday, got to check up on the new building. Not much visible change from the outside, but still exciting!

The new Archives New Zealand building currently under construction in Wellington, with the National Library in the background.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 12/11/2024

Had this book recommended to me a few weeks ago when I was in Palmerston North @kiwinomad06.bsky.social - tracked down a copy at Vintage Books of Dunedin and now have it in my hot little hands. So far, so excellent! #genealogy #kiwi

Book cover of Dear Sister : letters between a pioneer Wairarapa family and relatives in rural England 1856-1883, edited Dr Robin Holmes and Allan J. Farley

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 09/11/2024

Ah, magic! Better Be Home Soon - fitting end to a wonderful night. Great to have Crowded House back in #Aotearoa

Crowded House on stage at TSB Arena, Wellington.

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Maggie Gaffney @mghistorical.com · 09/11/2024

Waiting in anticipation for Crowded House!

View of stage at TSB Arena, Wellington - full house awaiting band Crowded House

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